Post-weight-loss body lift and excess skin removal in Ontario
Massive weight loss, whether from bariatric surgery or non-surgical methods, often leaves excess, loose skin that liposuction alone does not address. This is a distinct surgical category from routine body contouring: it usually involves panniculectomy, lower body lift, arm lift (brachioplasty), thigh lift, or a combination done in stages.
- Panniculectomy for hanging lower abdominal skin
- Lower body lift (belt lipectomy)
- Arm lift and inner thigh lift
- Staged planning for patients still stabilizing weight
Surgeons in this space usually want to see a stable weight for several months before booking surgery, and will ask about your weight loss method and any nutritional deficiencies from bariatric surgery.
What it costs
Cost depends heavily on how many body areas are treated and whether the case is staged over multiple surgeries. A panniculectomy may have a partially covered medical component if there is documented skin breakdown or rash, while a cosmetic lower body lift is generally out of pocket. Ask for a staged treatment plan with separate quotes per procedure.
Top 3 by our score
Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for body contouring & liposuction.
- 1. La Déesse Cosmetic Clinic 微整形医美诊所 - Mississauga955.0★ · 1615 reviews
- 2. The Aesthetics Boutique955.0★ · 527 reviews
- 3. New Age Medical Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery924.9★ · 199 reviews
FAQ
- Will OHIP cover a panniculectomy after weight loss?
- Sometimes, if you can document recurring skin infections, rashes, or functional problems caused by the excess skin. Purely cosmetic body lifts are not covered.
- How long after bariatric surgery should I wait for a body lift?
- Most surgeons want weight to be stable for at least 6 to 12 months before doing major skin removal surgery.
- Can all the excess skin be removed in one surgery?
- Often not. Many patients need staged procedures across different body areas, planned over a year or more.